Family Time: Outdoor Style — Summer
Cedar Rapids has long been called the City of Five Seasons, with the fifth season being the time to enjoy…
Farmers Markets
For shopping, eating and outdoor fun, check out this summer's farmers' markets!
For a summer full of outdoor shopping and entertainment, check out all the farmers' markets that Cedar Rapids has to offer in 2025!
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market:
One of the largest and most popular open-air markets in the Midwest features entertainment, food, and 200 amazing market vendors. The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market features numerous local Iowa vendors to browse through from fresh produce and flowers to meats and artisan gifts. Our award-winning market is THE summer event on select Saturday mornings in downtown Cedar Rapids!
2025 Dates: 7:30 a.m. - Noon
- June 7th
- June 21st
- July 5th
- July 19th
- August 2nd
- August 16th
- September 20th
Farmers' Market at Old MacDonald's Farm:
The Farmer's Market at Bever Park is located at 2700 Bever Avenue SE near the entrance to Old MacDonald's Farm on Wednesdays, from 4-6 p.m., June 5 - September 25, 2025. Vendors lease stalls from the City to sell fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts to local consumers.
Learn more on the City of Cedar Rapids website.
Farm Stand Market:
At the Matthew 25 Urban Farm (437 G AVE NW), Farm Stand Market, we provide fresh, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. Farm Stand Markets are held every Thursday from 4-7pm May 22 - October 2, 2025.
Check out the 2025 Mega Market Schedule. Held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday in May-September, Mega Markets are celebrations of food, music, activities, and community.:
- May 29 – Season Kickoff – Bloom
- June 26 – Garden Party
- July 31 – Midsummer Night’s Dream
- August 28 – Tomato Time
- September 25 – Harvest Festival
Marion Farmers Markets:
On Saturday mornings from 8-11 a.m. in Willowood Park, the Marion Farmers Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Visit May 3 - September 27, 2025.
Uptown Marion Market is held the second Saturday of June, July, and August; and the last Saturday of September from 8am - Noon. Enjoy a fun morning of local food and artisan items coupled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. Don't forget to stop by and check out the shopping and dining in Uptown Marion!
2025 Dates: 8 a.m. - Noon
- June 14th
- July 12th
- August 9th
- September 27th
Hiawatha Farmers’ Market:
The Hiawatha Farmer's Market is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10th Ave. parking lot to Guthridge Park from May through October. Each week vendors from all over Iowa come together to offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, honey, meat, arts and crafts and more!
Also visit the Outdoor Farmers Market at Farmer's Daughter's Market Hiawatha! Stop by 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for fresh produce and crafters and artists. April 26 through August 30, 2025.
Did we miss a market hosted in Linn County? Email us at info@tourismcedarrapids.com.
